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Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in Florida, five deaths reported
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August 13, 2025
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3:00Now PlayingFlorida health officials say five people have died from Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called flesh-eating bacteria, with 16 cases reported in the state as of last Thursday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides spoke with a microbiologist about the danger the bacteria poses.
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